Michael Power Charged Under Rule GAR86 (q)

He did engage in conduct which was detrimental or prejudicial to the interest, welfare, image, control or promotion of greyhound racing.

Reports:

Stewards on the 26 August 2014, conducted an Inquiry into the conduct of Mr. Power in the kennel area of the Healesville Greyhound Racing Club on 27July 2014 prior to event 7.

After hearing the evidence, Stewards charged Mr Power with a breach of GAR86 (q) in that he did speak in an inappropriate manner to GRV Steward Ms. Heather Montgomery.

Mr. Power pleaded guilty to the charge.

Stewards found Mr. Power guilty as charged and suspended his licence for two months, wholly suspended for a period of twelve months; effective 26/08/2014 pending no further breaches of GAR 86(q) or 86(g).

Past Discussion

When I went to school I had to call the teachers Mr,Sir,Mrs or Miss it was to show respect which you got back in return when I played football if you referred to the ref as sir or Mr it was for a more Psychological reason to keep onside with the ref with stewards I call them Mate because I don’t know the stewards or Miss this also shows a sign of respect to them to me it’s Psychological to stay onside over the years I have learnt that discretion is the better part of valour and I have found that by doing this is far less complicated in life especially when you know your right because to argue your point will be the wrong thing to do so Kevin softly softly I say with the enemy only because they know how to win and they know how to win because they hold the whip handle whether your right or wrong

When I went to school I had to call the teachers Mr,Sir,Mrs or Miss it was to show respect which you got back in return when I played football if you referred to the ref as sir or Mr it was for a more Psychological reason to keep onside with the ref with stewards I call them Mate because I don’t know the stewards or Miss this also shows a sign of respect to them to me it’s Psychological to stay onside over the years I have learnt that discretion is the better part of valour and I have found that by doing this is far less complicated in life especially when you know your right because to argue your point will be the wrong thing to do so Kevin softly softly I say with the enemy only because they know how to win and they know how to win because they hold the whip handle whether your right or wrong